By respecting the local people they have stopped hunting and eating the Macaques as bushmeat and actually now are protecting our wildlife in the Masarang forest. We are proud of that achievement.

The employees of Masarang are working hard besides the sugar factory in Tomohon to build a nursery for producing sugar palm seedlings for various projects in Kalimantan and Sulawesi

In the past days our animal rescue center Tasikoki, in cooperation with the local police raided and confiscated numerous endangered animals in North Sulawesi. Lees meer

Masarang conducts reforestation that is more productive for nature, animals and humans. Read about unique reforestation where a miracle tree plays a crucial role. Read more

Willie Smits has already been fighting for 25 years for the orangutan, nature conservation and the rights of local people. Watch videos on the threats and on Willie's activities. Click here to watch

Thanks to supporters who donated money on this website, twenty scholarships were recently granted to children in North Sulawesi. In the picture are the happy recipients, parents and Masarang employees. read more